Mental models as enablers of knowledge sharing and decision-making in the design of collaborative networked environments

Jenny Ure, R. Dewar, R. Pooley, A. Lloyd, J. Jaegersberg

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Abstract

This article draws initial conclusions from multiple cases of knowledge sharing in the collaborative design of networked systems. The studies look at the different ways in which different project teams have created and/or used shared mental models to facilitate the collective representation, configuration or re-use of knowledge. It draws analogies with other 'interface languages' for knowledge representation and across social, technical and organizational domains. It has implications for the role of shared mental models in knowledge sharing and decision support in the design of networked systems, where these require trade-offs between technical constraints on the one hand, and the social, organisational and professional requirements of stake-holding communities on the other.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationVirtual Enterprises and Collaborative Networks - IFIP 18th World Computer Congress, TC5/WG5.5 5th Working Conference on Virtual Enterprises, PRO-VE 2004
EditorsLuis M. Camarinha-Matos
PublisherSpringer
Pages597-606
Number of pages10
ISBN (Print)9781402081385
Publication statusPublished - 27 Jul 2004
EventIFIP TC5/WG5.5 5th Working Conference on Virtual Enterprises, PRO-VE 2004 - Toulouse, France
Duration: 22 Aug 200427 Aug 2004

Publication series

NameIFIP Advances in Information and Communication Technology
Volume149
ISSN (Print)1868-4238

Conference

ConferenceIFIP TC5/WG5.5 5th Working Conference on Virtual Enterprises, PRO-VE 2004
Country/TerritoryFrance
CityToulouse
Period22/08/0427/08/04

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